Chinese tech giant Tencent reports slowest revenue growth amid Beijing crackdown March 23, 2022 The world’s biggest gaming firm Tencent posted its slowest sales growth this morning amid advertising decline and a crackdown on tech by Beijing.
BEIS splashes £30m on data scientists March 23, 2022 The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has more than quadrupled the number of data analysts and data scientists it employs, with a 408 per cent increase in expenditure since 2017, according to official figures. The data was obtained via the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and analysed by the Parliament Street think tank [...]
Tulse Hill on the verge of being cancelled amid slavery connections March 23, 2022 Tulse Hill may be on the verge of being cancelled, with some calling for it to be renamed following revealed links to slavery.
Over-50s holiday firm Saga Group says cruise demand beats pre-pandemic but warns of short-term challenges March 23, 2022 Over-50s holiday and insurance firm Saga Group said cruise bookings for the coming year were higher than pre-pandemic levels due to pent-up demand from holiday goers.
Wildwood restaurant owner Tasty remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid ongoing labour shortages and inflation woes March 23, 2022 Wildwood restaurant owner Tasty reported a 44 per cent revenue boost to £34.9m this morning, despite obstacles in re-opening stores.
Shares dip for Trustpilot despite booking surge March 22, 2022 Trustpilot saw bookings surge 27 per cent to $149.6m (£113.7m), driven by strength in Europe, the UK, and acceleration in North America
BuzzFeed News’ top editors step down following major job cut plans March 22, 2022 BuzzFeed News editor-in-chief Mark Schoofs, as well as two other top editors, have stepped down this afternoon following internal announcements that job cuts were coming across the board.
Recorded music revenue grew 18 per cent last year with streaming leading the way March 22, 2022 The global recorded music market grew by 18.5 per cent last year, driven largely by paid subscription streaming.
Exclusive: Deliveroo’s Thea Rogers leaves exec spot to focus on new baby and ‘new chapter’ March 22, 2022 Senior Deliveroo executive Thea Rogers has announced she will be leaving the food delivery firm after five years to focus on her family.
Bad luck again: Camelot UK hit with £3.15m fine for mobile app failings March 22, 2022 To add to its bout of recent bad luck, National Lottery operator Camelot UK has been whacked with a £3.15m fine by the gambling watchdog for failures linked to its mobile app.
